The Great MAGA Chasm: Bomb Iran or Kick the Can

John discusses the latest attempts by Republicans to ban books in schools revealing some dirty tricks the GOP is using to gut school libraries in red states. He then interviews Jahna Berry, COO of Mother Jones and Galina Espinoza, President/Editor-in-Chief of ReWire Newsgroup on the repeal of Roe V Wade. Next he chats with Justin in New York about Trump's legal woes and Christianity. And finally he takes a call from Craig in Los Angeles about school book banning in red states.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

19 Aug 20221h

John reflects on the Republicans of yesterday compared to today and how the MAGA minions are doing exactly what they are told by closing the book on Liz Cheney. He then discusses the new climate bill and interviews Jamal Raad who is the co-founder and executive director of Evergreen Action which strives for a clean energy economy. Next John and Chris discuss Mike Pence's defense of the FBI after the Mar-a-Lago search and the possibility of Pence testifying before the January 6 committee. And finally he takes a call from Ben in Houston on Trump in the past and MAGA-lomaniacs of the future. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

18 Aug 202252min

John talks about hope and ambition for the democrats as Biden signs into law the Inflation Reduction Act which tackles climate change, lowers drug prices, and sets a minimum corporate tax rate at 15%. Then he interviews Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali on the climate provisions in the new Bill. Then finally he takes calls from Seth in Los Angeles and Lana in Tennessee.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

17 Aug 202255min

In this episode John talks about Afghanistan one year later after the US withdrawal of troops plus GOP cronies in the news desperately making excuses for Trump's collection of classified documents. He then interviews Dr. Allison Gill of Mueller She Wrote on twitter and The Daily Beans podcast on the many Trump investigations. Next John chats with caller Mohammad from Boston. Then to wrap it up he talks with comedian Rhonda Hansome on Trump-endorsed congressional candidate Bo Hines’ Banana Republic gaff. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

16 Aug 202257min

Comedian Carole Montgomery joins John for the entire show. They review the past week as the news about documents that were confiscated by the FBI at Trump's Florida mansion slowly unfolded and how the GOP's narrative changed each day accordingly, without addressing WHY he had kept them. They also discuss John Bolton telling the truth about Trump and the Alex Jones - Sandy Hook lawsuit. John and Carole take calls from Mitch at Kent State, Rich in Indiana, Dylan in New Mexico, and Todd in Michigan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

15 Aug 202256min

John opens the show talking about the brutal stabbing of controversial author Salman Rushdie at an event in Western NY State. Next he interviews former Senator from Alabama Doug Jones on the classified documents the FBI found at Mar-a-Lago and the many bills being passed in congress. Then he takes calls from Ralph in Connecticut, Norm in Tampa, Bill in New Jersey, and John in St. Louis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

13 Aug 202244min

John discusses the possible documents that were confiscated by the FBI at Trump's Florida mansion and the big reveal from AG Merrick Garland that the FBI will unseal the warrant and release it to the public. He then speaks with Prof. Corey Brettschneider on current news and politics of the day. Then lastly, he takes calls from Charles in Miami and David in Nevada.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12 Aug 202248min

John discusses the many courtroom battles Trump has ahead of him and in comparison the many good things Biden has brought to the table in the past week. He then interviews Dr. Charles Marsh, author of the book “Evangelical Anxiety” on religion in America. Finally he takes calls from Linda in Iowa and Rich in Denver. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11 Aug 20221h 3min